Hemisphere Gps Xf101

Hemisphere GPS XF101 is an add on to the field computer “The Archer” built by Juniper Systems of Utah.

It is a GPS receiver that integrates with the Archer handheld to provide sub-meter DGPS for location-based applications. It is lower power device so you can still use your handheld PC for a long time and is rugged enough to be even working in a pool.

Here are some features:

• Crescent GPS technology for superior sub-meter accuracy
• COAST Technology maintains accuracy during temporary loss of diferential signal
• Optional external antenna for additional accuracy
• Low power consumption conserves Archer battery power
• Easy to use, modular – connect to Archer and go to the feld

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Moto Rolls Out Fixed-mount

Motorola Inc. has rolled out its VC6096, an in-vehicle, fixed-mount mobile computer that provides both GPS-based asset tracking and vehicle monitoring, as well as navigation and other location-based services, according to the company.

Lenovo X1

Lenovo just introduced X1 for the Chinese market. X1 is a touch screen phone with GPS capability, so that alone is enough for us to mention it here on Navigadget.

It’s not 3G or anything; just a tri-band EDGE device. But the screen is a nice size (3.2″), and a has a decent battery that rates at 800mAh.

If you’re Chinese you can read all about it here. Do consider bringing one back on your next visit home… via

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Iphone Still Not Strong

Although GPS is now part of the new iPhone, some say the functionality isn't that great. "I think that it is too early too say. Initial reviews of the iPhone's GPS functionality haven't exactly been overwhelmingly positive," said Patrick Connolly, IMS Research senior GPS analyst. "However, much of the frustration is borne from the lack of sat-navy functionality, particularly as many reviewers do not appear to be that GPS-LBS savvy. For me, the blame lies with Apple's media team who, for once, have got it wrong here. Public information on APIs and current and future applications/limitations would have gone a long way to preventing some of the negative stories doing the rounds at the moment."

Nokia 8208 Does Gps

The Nokia 8208 we mentioned back in February will come out in the U.S. apparently, now that it has cleared FCC. So, yeah, we were wrong.

Nokia 8208 is a dual slider phone that a features 2.2″ screen, 3MP camera, FM radio, A-GPS receiver, and a microSD card slot. We still don’t know which carrier will offer this phone but we are guessing it will be Verizon so you’ll be locked with VZ Navigator.

A couple other features include bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio jack - you can bring your music on a microSD card up to 16GB.

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Xroad Mi4300

Xroad – the same guys who make the iPhone GPS app for East and West U.S. separately are apparently trying to take over with their own hardware, something called XRoad MI4300.

Nothing too interesting here – your standard 4.3″ screen navigation system. But it would be interesting to see if the user interface would be anything similar to what they have on the iPhone.

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Hack Your Nokia N95 For Better Gps Reception

Do you have problems with your GPS reception on your Nokia N95? How about some soldering skills? If you’re brave enough you can open your N95 and remove the default GPS antenna and instead stick in an 8″ speaker wire in there and wrap all over your N95 before closing it back up. You should follows the instructions and read comments here though.

The poster of this hack claims you can get a satellite lock in 5 – 10 seconds – even indoors. However doesn’t share if this is after a cold – or a warm – or a hot start.

Give it a shot – why don’t you?